Christmas Cactus & Other News

Yesterday I got gifted a new plant: a Schlumbergera hybrid or Christmas Cactus. It has that name as it flowers during the winter. 

On other news I finished my latest watercolour painting, which you might have already seen in my Instagram stories. Also I hope to be styling a new outfit post soon (probably this week). Oh, and I made Master Ball tier in the Pokemon VGC last week within only 3 days and I'm around the top 1000 best players in the world for this month, which is the fastest and furthest I've ever been, yay! haha.

xo

PS. Don't forget to check out my Christmas Gift Ideas Under £50. 

2021 Bullet Journal Stationery Collection

A new year is almost upon us so I wanted to create a new stationery collection for 2021 that includes a bullet journal, planner stickers and a couple of accessories too. The 2021 Bullet Journal comes in hardcover and spiral notebook options and you can select the type of paper you want for it (blank, graph or ruled line). And there are 2 sticker packs available too, one for months and one for days of the week. I hope you like and find it useful!

Find the 2021 Bullet Journal Stationery Collection & Days of the Week sticker pack in my RedBubble shop.

xo

PS. Don't forget to check out my Stocking Fillers Ideas Under £15!

Stocking Filler Ideas Under £15

Nuxe Discovery Kit £14.50 // Gold Plated Hoop Earrings £12.99

Lanolips Golden Lip Water £13

DIY Flower Press Kit £15 // Skincare Wishlist Notebook £9.98

Arcade In A Tin Game £15 // Cola Scent Candle £10 

China Town London Night Lights Poster £10.04 

Savile Row Company Suede Slippers £14.99 // Leather Cardsafe™ Card Holder £15

Even if we are not meeting with our family members, friends or colleagues at work as often as we would like we can still show them how much we appreciate them with a little something that won't break the bank, with my Secret Santa / Stocking Filler Gift Guide with everything £15 and under!

PS. If you want more ideas don't forget to check out my full Christmas Gift Guide with everything under £50. 

Cosy and Casual Outfits at Femme Luxe

The lovely people at Femme Luxe kindly sent me a couple of items to style for the blog. This time I chose some pieces that I thought would make really nice casual outfits and are also great for working from home as they are very comfortable.

The first outfit features a pair of the Lizzie Joggers in pink, which I love the pastel colour of. They have some very handy pockets on both sides and a drawstring that is hidden on the inside of the waistband so you can adjust them to a smaller or bigger waist. Speaking of waists, the Lizzie joggers are also high waisted so they look great with a cropped top or jacket, or with any other top tucked into them. 

Because they are so roomy, these joggers are super comfortable and great for lounging, traveling long haul and even sleeping (which I haven't tried but might do soon, ha!), and not only that but they are fluffy on the inside so these joggers are also excellent at keeping my legs warm which is extremely convenient when I've had to go out the house for any reason as I don't have to pile on the layers to keep warm. 

In the first outfit I paired the Lizzie Joggers with a lightweight but warm H&M alpaca wool jumper with a mockneck in a light grey colour and a pair of Fila Disuruptor II trainers in white to match the light colour palette on the garments. For accessories I chose a pair of simple but elegant pair of pearl stud earrings and a pearl hair clip to match the earrings. On my lips is the Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Balm in Poppy for a touch of colour. 

The second thing I chose from Femme Luxe is actually a two piece set: the Suzi Co-ord in Jade Green. This set has a ribbed textured fabric on both pieces, which includes a cropped short sleeve fitted top and high waisted bell bottom style trousers. 

What I really like about this set is definitely the beautiful green shade and also the trousers, which are very flattering with their high waist, and also because of the leg shape as they are great for wearing with heels or platforms, which become hidden under the length of the trousers and can really elongate the legs. 

As it consists of two pieces, the Suzi co-ord set can also be styled separately into different outfits: the crop top is a nice layering piece so if you don't feel too comfortable with showing your midriff you can always wear a contrasting cardigan on top. The trousers could be worn, as mentioned above, with heels or platforms to make you look super tall, and to adapt it for fall and winter a nice cosy jumper would look amazing with it - perfect for the holidays. Also because of the high waist, when worn with a top that covers the very top of the trousers, it would make them look like a jumpsuit, so it is a hard-working set too with the amount of looks that can be achieved!

For this outfit I kept it simple with just a pair of heart shaped dangle earrings and the same white Fila Disruptor II trainers in a contrasting white colour to keep the casual vibes consistent.

Right now on Femme Luxe they are having a Black Friday sale with up to 80% off everything plus an extra 20% off on top. With items from 99p and free delivery it's a great time to snap up a bargain to update your autumn/winter wardrobe.

Which outfit is your favourite?

xo

LightInTheBox Black Friday Wishlist

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Holiday season is fast approaching and if you are looking to buy a couple of pieces to revamp your wardrobe take a look on LightInTheBox  as they are having an extra 20% off Black Friday Sale. These are a few cute items (pictured above) from LightInTheBox currently on my wishlist that I wanted to share with you. 

I've been loving the look of matching sets and the Plain Two Piece Set Sweater Loungewear Tops comes in a pretty lilac colour. Keeping with the lilac theme, I also love the PU Leather Bag Baguette Bag. And as I am a big bag fan, I also love the Pearl Tote Bag. Another knitted twinset that caught my eye is the Geometric Two Piece Set, and last but not least, something fluffy to keep extra warm: a Faux Wool Zip Up Jacket.

So take advantage of the LightInTheBox Black Friday sale with the Free Shipping zone and up to 85% off with an extra 20% off on top using the code LITBBF20. 

xo

Winter Essentials at Holapick

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Even though we are still staying at home for most of the time there's no reason to dress up even if it is just for yourself, plus making a bit of an effort on your appearance and looking cute will lift your spirits and in turn make you feel better and more positively about yourself and help you feel ready for the day. So with winter just a month away I want to share a couple of cute items from Holapick, featuring two of my favourite wardrobe pieces ever: coats and knitwear.

          

If you are looking for a new coat, Holapick has a ladies coat sale, where you can find really stylish and beautiful pieces like the ones pictured above. On the left we have the "Motorcycle deerskin cashmere lamb wool coat" in black, which has a really cool and casual vibe to it with all the buckle, belt and zip details in silver hardware contrasting against the black background. It features a diagonal zip closure and two zipped pockets on the front, as well as an adjustable belt on the bottom hem and it is fully lined in super warm sheepskin. On the right is the "Women Long Outerwear Warm Fashion Coat", which is a more dressed up option compared to the sheepskin jacket. This warm grey longline coat has 2 slit pockets to keep your hands warm, as well as a button closure and long lapels for a classic look. 

   

At Holapick they also have dozens of trendy cardigans to choose from, with two of my favourites the ones shown above. On the left is the "Fashion Solid Color Loose Coat Jacket" which is a longline cardigan so long it could be mistaken for a duster coat, however this cardigan is super soft and the beige colour will go with absolutely everything. It has no button closure or pockets to keep the silhouette clean and has very wide lapels for extra cosiness and warmth around the chest area. On the right is the "Elegant Stylish Loose Leopard Print Long Sleeve Coat Cardigan" which features a very cool leopard print in the classic black and yellow colours, is knee length and oversized with extra wide sleeves, perfect for adding a very rock n' roll touch to your winter outfit.

Which one is your favourite?

xo

Christmas Gift Ideas Under £50

 

Dressing Table Mirror £30 // Leah Goren Tiger Vase £42 // Everlane Cashmere Scrunchie £25

Origins Mattifying Skincare Set £32 // Watercolour Butterfly Zipper Pouch £10.81

Benefit Makeup Cracker £13.50 // Velvet Ruched Shoulder Bag £32 // Loungewear Set £30

Neal's Yard Wild Rose Set £45 // Barbie Wireless Earbuds £50

Everlane Catch-All Case £29 // Dominoes Game £35 // Elemis Body Duo £39

Pow Block Mug £13 // Wireless Charger and Speaker Lamp £25

Bulldog Razor Routine Kit £25 // Woven Leather Belt £25

Britpop & the ‘90s Book £30 // Light Sculpture Sweatshirt £31 // Levis Mustard Backpack £35

My yearly Christmas gift guide is here! With everything under £50 as always and featuring things that I truly love and would definitely buy for myself or as gifts. This is the first time it doesn't feature any fragrances (!) however I hope you find it helpful, enjoy!

xo 

PS. Don't forget to check out my Stocking Filler Gift Ideas Under £15!

Affordable Sportswear at FeelinGirlDress

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With all recreation, gym and sports places still closed, the best next thing to keep in shape is to work out at home (or outside if you can bear the dropping temperatures). Today I want to tell you why you should Choose Feelingirldress if you are looking to buy some affordable sportswear. 

From the wide selection of workout clothes at Feelingirldress (they have over 400 options for wholesale sweatsuits) I picked out a couple of really cute ones that stood out to me: on the left is the "Pink Gradient Crop Top High Waist Yoga Legging Close-Fitting", which is a two piece set that features a long sleeve top and high waisted leggings in a base grey colour with a pink gradient towards the hands and feet. The crop top has some ruching on the back to help keep it in place and both pieces are seamless for enhanced comfort. On the right we have the "Pink Cropped Jacket Sports Bra Hi-Waist Leggings For Workout", which is amazing value as it is a three piece set. I really like the pastel pink colour and how the peach/coral accents add interest. The high waisted leggings offer moderate compression, the sports bra has removable padding and the jacket has long sleeves with thumbholes and a zip closure, so you can adjust it to best suit your workout. 

However, if you are not interested in working out then that's not a problem, as at FeelinGirlDress they also have sexy lingerie wholesale, like the ones pictured above. On the left is the "Wholesale Black V Collar Adjustable Straps Babydoll Allover Slim Fit", which features a mix of different delicate fabrics, including a floral lace on the bust area and a dotted mesh style fabric on the body. I quite like the fit and flare style and the classic black colour. This babydoll also has some tiny bow decorations on the straps and rhinestones over the lace area for added sparkle. On the right is the "Playboy Sexy Apricot Wrap V Neck Sleeveless Sleepwear Backless Style", which comes in a lovely peach hue. It has a V neck on the front and a low back, it's cinched at the waist to avoid it looking baggy and has some feminine ruffles on the hems of the shorts. 

Which product was your favourite?

xo

Cute Hoodies and Sweatshirts at Charmwish

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Autumn is in full swing, and with it the cooler, darker days, which is the perfect excuse to get cosy with a cute hoodie or sweatshirt. So today I want to share a few of my favourite hoodies and sweatshirts from the Charmwish website.

      

I know we are in the middle of our second lockdown, but if you do have a genuine reason to venture outside, you might want to look cute after wearing PJs pretty much every day (no? just me?) so I think this "Casual all-match solid color knitted top", pictured on the left, is a really nice option to wear to your daily walk, weekly shop or even to pick up a prescription. The neutral green colour goes with everything, the raised-dot texture adds interest and the high neck keeps you extra warm. The top on the right is the "Cat head print loose round neck long sleeve plus fleece sweatshirt", which looks so comfortable and perfect for lounging around the house when you don't need to go out. It is longline, long sleeve and lined with fleece for extra cosiness on those cold, rainy days. Find more women's sweatshirts on sale on the Charmwish website. 

      

If you are more of a hoody type of girl, you might like the "Fashion hooded V-neck pullover print sweatshirt" which I love the relaxed vibe of and looks perfect for going out for your daily exercise or to work out when gyms open again. The star print gives it a casual look and the hood has drawstrings to adjust it which is very practical in case you need it to stay in place if it starts raining. Find more of the most comfortable hoodies on Charmwish. On the right we have the "Fashion - Printed lady's butterfly finger print casual lady's hoodie", which has a beautiful rainbow print with the words "be kind" in sign language. I really like the message on it and the colours of the design, plus the colour of the sweatshirt will go with everything, and I can picture myself wearing it for going on a hike.

Which top is your favourite?

xo

Cute Cardigans & Jackets at Prestarrs

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Winter is only a couple of weeks away so it's time to stock up on cosy items to keep you warm during the new season. At Prestarrs there is a varied range of cute cardigans and jackets for all occasions and I want to share a couple of my favourite ones. 

Starting with jackets, the one on the left is the Mink Fleece Turnover Collar Solid Color Jacket in white, which has a lovely soft texture and beautiful pearly buttons, I feel like it would be the perfect cover up for the festive season. On the right we have the Lambskin Square Collar Plain Jacket, another piece of outerwear with a super cosy texture but this time it's more of the casual version of the former: it would look great with jeans and to go to school or shopping. This jacket features contrasting material and colours on the collar and patchwork pockets. I think that a great way to add some interest to a winter outfit is by adding different textures and sheepskin is a great option for the winter. On the Prestarrs website you can find a lot more cheap jackets. 

On the Prestarrs site there is a nice selection of cardigans, on the left we have the All-match Solid Color Mid-Length Cardigan, which I like because it looks a bit like a coat, minus the bulk so it allows you to move more freely, plus the silhouette makes it a viable option for a more formal environment like work or meeting with a client. It could also be layered under a coat and the grey colour is very versatile so it will go with pretty much everything in your closet. On the right we have the V-neck Love Long-sleeved Knitted Cardigan which is so playful and feminine with the heart and checked pattern and pink and white colours. This longline cardigan has a V-neck with contrasting button closure, no pockets and is a bit oversized. It also comes in red, which I also really liked and is a bit more festive. Find more women's cardigans on the Prestarrs website.

Which one is your favourite?

xo

Lierac Hydragenist Rescue SOS Balm & Lip Balm

A while ago I came across a Lierac Hydragenist gift set in TKMaxx and Dot kindy got it for me as a gift one Valentine's Day. The set included the Lierac Hydragenist Rescue Balm and the Lierac Hydragenist Lip Balm in Rose inside a pink zip-up wash bag.

The Lierac Hydragenist Extreme Nourishing Rescue Balm is a facial balm for undernourished skin that oxygenates, moisturises and replumps the skin. It has a very rich, thick and buttery texture that is full of nourishing ingredients including glycerin, shea butter, rose flower water, sweet almond protein, rosehip seed oil, and rose flower extract. While it is an amazing product for nourishing very dry skin I should have known better and stayed away from it (can't resist a gift set) as it was very rich for my already oily skin so it wasn't very comfortable to use because of the heavy texture, however I wouldn't mind trying a lighweight version of it. I couldn't find the exact product in the pot, however I think it has been made into a face mask that has almost the same ingredients - maybe I should have tried it as a face mask too.

The Lierac Hydragenist Lip Balm in Rose is a nourishing and repairing silky lip balm with a rosy gloss effect. It is infused with shea butter, soybean oil, cocoa butter, rose flower wax, and castor seed oil. The texture of this buttery lip balm is beautiful and melts onto the lips on contact, and within minutes changes into a sheer bright pink on the lips as it reacts to pH. It has tiny glittery particles that are almost unnoticeable once on and leaves a slightly glossy finish that's it's not sticky, greasy, heavy or waxy. I believe the beautiful metallic effect packaging was a limited edition but it's now available as a crayon. This lip balm is one of my favourites and would definitely repurchase it as a treat. 

Find the Lierac Hydragenist collection on Lookfantastic and Allbeauty.

Have you tried any Lierac products?

xo

New Holiday Collection: All The Jingle Ladies

I created a new design for my store: All The Jingle Ladies, using the holly I painted a while back, combining it with a Christmas inspired take on Beyonce's Single Ladies song in bright red text. It's available in cushions, phone cases, mugs, greeting cards, notebooks, tote bags, t-shirts and more. Find the whole collection of products in my Redbubble shop.

xo

Mysterious Plant

A couple of months ago I was gifted this plant, which I had no idea what it was called. Fast forward a few weeks and it started growing some interesting looking appendages. I got curious and took a picture to identify it using the google photos app, and it turns out this plant is called Peperomia Caperata, and those pointy growths are actually covered in miniature flowers. I've grown fonder of this plant now I know more about it, I just hope I can keep it alive ha.

xo

New in: September & October 2020

Samples galore these last couple of months. I got a Benefit Gimme Brow+ mini in a magazine, and a Elizabeth Arden Hyaluronic Acid Ceramide Capsule sample pack. 

Some wardrobe fresheners and a mini staple as gifts. Then the Superdrug magazine came with 4 samples: a Colgate Gum Invigorate Revitalise Mouthwash (not pictured), a Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Air Soft sachet, Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Cream, and a full size bottle of the Revolution Onyx Primer. 

Dot got me a new pair of slippers and a mini iris plant with a house shaped pot, an anthurium, as well as a succulent in a hedgehog shaped pot. 

More samples from the last couple of months include lots of perfume ones: Valentino Voce Viva, Tom Ford Black Orchid, YSL Libre, Dior J'Adore and Armani My Way (not pictured). 

xo

New Adidas Floral Trainers

Adidas released a pair of floral designs on the Stan Smith and Superstar trainer models. They are available to buy exclusively at Office. Both styles feature a retro white upper with floral printed accents and are finished with a printed floral insole. I really like the Stan Smith version, what about you?

Find the new adidas floral at Office.

xo

Harrods Beauty Opening at Lakeside

Last moth we ventured to the outside and visited Lakeside Shopping Centre for the first time in ages. However it also happened to be the opening of the new Harrods Beauty, a dedicated space where you can find a vast collection of beauty products from luxury and high demand brands. 

I really liked the giant makeup display, the teddy bear art piece at the entrance and also the beautiful chairs at the Gucci section. I was quite excited to find out they had a counter exclusively stocked with The Ordinary products, where I picked out a couple of things that Dot got me for Christmas.

Have you visited Harrods Beauty?

xo

Barbie x Skinny Dip London

Pink & Red Logo Jumper £25.00 // Retro Silicone Case £18.00 

Bling Fur Makeup Bag £16.00

Printed Tote Bag £8.00 // Frill Eye Mask £10.00

Nostalgia alert! Skinny Dip London have teamed up with Barbie to launch a new apparel and accessories collection including tops, phone cases, bags and more. Pictured above are my top 5 favourites. Shop the full collection on the Skinny Dip London website. 

xo

Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment

A while back Dot got me the Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment along with some other nice things for my birthday. 

Because I don't wear foundation, I was very interested in trying this cream as I wanted to reduce redness and conceal any problem areas or spots without having to resort to makeup. 

The Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment is a green tinted cream with Centella Asiatica meant to neutralise redness and protect the skin with it's SPF 30/PA ++. The 'Green Cell Stress Relief' technology helps soothe sensitised skin resulting from external environmental stressors. 

The packaging has the following directions: "after toner and serum, apply a moderate amount onto sensitised skin. The protecting treatment will change from green to beige to correct any redness to even out skin tone before makeup application."

Usually, I take a pea sized amount and put it on the back of my hand, then proceed to apply small amounts where needed and blend with my fingers. The cream definitely helps conceal any redness, uneven skin tone, pores and mild texture irregularities. So it would make a great primer if you do wear makeup, however if I'm going out I only apply some translucent powder on top. 

As it is a cream, it has a medium texture but it is not greasy or leave my skin looking shiny, and if you have dry skin you could probably get away with not applying any mattifying powder on top. 

All in all, I would definitely recommend this cream as it is a great way of improving the look of skin, not just instantly but also in the long run, without wearing any makeup. 

Find Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment on Beauty Bay, Cult Beaty and ASOS.

xo

PS. If you like this product as much as me, you can buy stickers, prints and cards with my watercolour illustration of it.

Top 5 Moschino Icing Details Bags

Piece of Cake Bag // Chapelier Bag

Icing Shoulder Bag

Little Cake Box Bag // Macaron Bag

Moschino, a fashion house known for its irreverent designs since it was taken over by Jeremy Scott, has released a new AW collection with garments and accessories inspired by the patisserie world. Pictured above are my top 5 favourite bags from the collection. 

xo

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

On Valentine's Day Dotcito got me a couple of skincare items, and with them he included the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, which is meant for all skin types, is rich in amino acids and claims to gently cleanse face and eyes. 

The Fresh Soy Face Cleanser has a lightweight gel consistency and doesn't really lather, however it is gentle on my skin and cleanses well without leaving my skin feeling dry or tight. 

This cleanser is very quick and easy to use and leaves skin very soft, it also has a light, natural scent that doesn't linger and it can be used to remove eye makeup, however I can't comment on that as I have only used it for my face because I haven't really been wearing eye makeup (or even going out for that matter ha!).

I think this cleanser is definitely something you could try if you want to treat yourself to a gentle cleanser that can multitask and leaves your skin soft and supple.

Find the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser at Cult Beauty.

xo

List of Enemies Stationery Collection

One of the newest designs available in my Redbubble shop is this List of Enemies number. It is originally a design thought to go on stationery, however it also looks good on the phone cases, mugs, zipper pouches and laptop sleeves and skins, plus the extra blank area means it can be customised with some patches or stickers to make it truly your own. 

Find the whole List of Enemies collection in my Redbubble shop.

xo

Video: On My Birthday

 

A video I took ages to edit and publish as it is actually from my birthday last year. This year we did want to go out for dinner but turns out someone in our party had to wait for their test results as they had been hanging out with someone that had the virus, then their test came back negative but the restaurant was all booked up as it was when they had tax free dining during the week. So this year we had some Indian takeaway for my birthday.

xo

Wholesale Hair at BrazilianHairTop

 *This is a sponsored post.

There are a lot of reasons why somebody would choose to wear a wig or extensions, whether it is to simply change up their look, they dislike their hair's natural texture, they don't want to damage their natural hair by using heat styling or dyes, they can't wait for their hair to grow longer or sadly, they might have a health problem that impedes their hair from growing.

However this is where wigs and hair extensions from hair vendors come in handy because it means that for the follicularly challenged these type of wearable products can provide some relief and improve self confidence.

At BrazilianHairTop they have over 15 years of professional experience producing human hair bundles, full lace wigs, lace front wigs and hair extensions. They are also suppliers of raw materials for a number of different factories. So if you are looking to start a business in the wigs and extensions sector, BrazilianHairTop can provide you with all the products you need.

The wide range of products on offer at the BrazilianHairTop website include hair sourced from six different nations, including Brazil, Peru, Malaysia, India, Cambodia and China, and eight different textures comprised of Straight hair, Body Wave, Deep Wave, Deep Curly, Loose Wave, Water Wave, Kinky Curly and Kinky Straight. 

At BrazilianHairTop there is also the option of Drop Shipping, so if you are really interested in starting a business using 100% natural hair products, even if you don't have a big warehouse to store lots of stock, or you don't have time to pack and ship orders, they can take care of those things for you. 

If you would like to find out more about the different type of hair products, textures, colours and prices they offer, take a look at the BrazilianHairTop website where you can make an enquiry and they will reply to you within 12 hours. 

xo